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Which of the following compounds will be most easily attacked by an electrophile?

A)                      

B)                                   

C)               

D)     

Correct Answer: C

Solution :

                \[-OH\] group in phenol can release electrons to the ring better then\[-C{{H}_{3}}\]group in toluene. \[Cl\] atom has electron withdrawing effect which inhibits electrophilic attack.